Egypt holiday Overview

This article introduces Egypt's public holidays and Egypt's special holidays.Consumers can choose freight services according to the holiday time.

Major public holidays in Egypt

Eid al-Fitr: April 9-14, A three-day festival marking the end of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). During the festival, people visit each other, give gifts and enjoy food.

Eid al-Adha: July 10-13, a four-day festival commemorating the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)'s loyalty to God. During the festival, Muslims slaughter livestock and distribute the meat to relatives, friends and the poor.

Islamic New Year: August 2, a one-day festival marking the beginning of the new Islamic year. During the festival, people exchange blessings and hold some celebrations.

Egypt Army Day: October 6, a one-day festival commemorating the victory of the Egyptian army in the 1973 Atonement War.

International Labor Day: May 1, a one-day festival to recognize the contributions of working people around the world.

Egypt National Day: July 23, a one-day festival celebrating the victory of the Egyptian Revolution in 1952.

Coptic Christmas: January 7, a three-day festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Coptic Christianity is the main Christian denomination in Egypt, and its Christmas date is different from the Gregorian calendar Christmas.

Sinai Liberation Day: April 25, a one-day festival commemorating Egypt's recovery of the Sinai peninsula in 1974.

Special holidays in Egypt

Egypt has many unique religious and cultural festivals:
Sham el-Nessim (The Festival of the Winds): This spring festival is celebrated on the first Monday after Easter and marks the renewal of nature and the flooding of the Nile River. people usually have picnics, fly kites, and give each other flowers.

Ramadan (Ramadan): This is a month-long holy festival for Muslims during which they fast from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer, and charity.

Wafaa el-Nil (The Flood of the Nile): This festival is celebrated in September every year and commemorates the flooding of the Nile River, which is the lifeblood of Egypt's agricultural production. people usually attend concerts, dance performances, and other celebrations.

Mawlid al-Nabi (The Birthday of Muhammad): This festival is celebrated on the twelfth day of the third month of the Islamic calendar every year and commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Muslims usually participate in religious ceremonies, recite scriptures, and give each other gifts.